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Boulder Reporting Lab is an independent, nonprofit, non-partisan, digital news organization dedicated to providing Boulder locals with high-quality reporting and essential community information. Boulder Reporting Lab is an independent, nonprofit, non-partisan, digital news organization dedicated to providing the people who live, work, learn and play in and around Boulder, Colorado, with high-quali

ty reporting and essential information to make sense of issues and events happening around them, navigate their lives and build community.

09/06/2024

The trial will focus on Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa's schizophrenia, with the defense arguing that his delusions, not reality, drove his actions during the 2021 killing of 10 people at a Boulder grocery store. BRL takes you into the courtroom for opening statements....

BRL takes you into the courtroom for opening statements.

09/06/2024

Boulder City Councilmembers on Thursday, Sept. 4, gave final approval to three ballot measures for the Nov. 5 election. One proposal would raise council pay, setting the mayor’s salary at 50% of the area median income (approximately $51,000) and councilmembers pay at 40% (around $41,000).

One proposal would raise council pay, setting the mayor’s salary at 50% of the area median income and councilmembers pay at 40%.

09/05/2024

After narrowing the jury pool from 1,500 and selecting 16 jurors, opening statements were set to begin on Sept. 5 in the King Soopers mass shooting trial.

Jury selection progresses in the trial in Boulder, with discussions focusing on the defendant’s mental state and legal insanity defense.

09/04/2024

After the sudden loss of their six-year-old daughter, a Boulder family started the Be Like Ellie Foundation to spread kindness in her honor, inspired by Ellie’s natural ability to make everyone feel special. On Sept. 21, the foundation will host a benefit concert at the Fox Theatre.

After the sudden loss of their child, a Boulder family is on a mission to make people smile through their new foundation, which is hosting a benefit concert at Fox Theatre on Sept 21.

09/04/2024

Week 2 Trial Updates (Sept. 3-6, 2024):

— Jury selection has moved into the courtroom in the trial of Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, presided over by Judge Ingrid Baake.
— The defense's request for jury and witness sequestration was denied, allowing them to return home daily.
— Key discussions are centered on how jurors will assess the defendant's mental state during the killings.

Stay informed on this developing case. 👇

Jury selection progresses in the trial in Boulder, with discussions focusing on the defendant’s mental state and legal insanity defense.

09/04/2024

Boulder residents earning up to 80% of the area median income are eligible for the popular point-of-sale discount on e-bikes. This sets Boulder’s program apart from others.

The popular point-of-sale discount will be available to residents earning up to 80% of the area median income.

08/30/2024

Colorado's apple orchards are declining, with local farmers struggling to compete against big retail. Want to save them? Buy your apples directly from the source this season at Boulder's farmers markets and orchards.

Local apple growers offer fresh-picked produce and variety compared to cheaper imports, which are affecting the statewide orchard industry.

08/28/2024

Boulder Election Shake-Up: Organizers have withdrawn two controversial ballot measures that aimed to close Boulder Municipal Airport and redevelop the land into affordable housing. The decision comes in light of a pending lawsuit with the FAA regarding the city’s obligation to keep the airport operational.

Organizers have pulled two ballot measures that would have decommissioned Boulder Municipal Airport and redeveloped the land into housing.

08/28/2024

Boulder's three finalists for police chief are Interim Chief Steve Redfearn, Deputy Chief Leonard Redhorse III of the Navajo Police Department and Commander Josh Wallace of the Chicago Police Department.

At a forum on Aug. 27, the finalists discussed safety, accountability and homelessness. Rebuilding trust and innovating policing strategies were key themes as the city approaches its final decision.

The finalists are Interim Chief Steve Redfearn, Deputy Chief Leonard Redhorse III of the Navajo Police and Commander Josh Wallace of the Chicago Police Department.

08/28/2024

Quick action contained the Dinosaur Fire near NCAR in July, but weeks later, Boulder County faced two more wildfires that pushed local resources to their limits. Despite these challenges, rapid response and federal support helped prevent greater losses after the fires claimed one life and destroyed six homes.

"We will always be limited by the resources we have."

The Stone Canyon and Lake Shore fires ignited one day apart, testing the county's firefighting capabilities.

08/26/2024

Time has passed, but the grief and anger remain. For the 10 families who lost loved ones in the King Soopers shooting on March 22, 2021, one of Boulder’s most tragic days, justice is still pending.

After three years of motions and delays due to mental health evaluations, the gunman, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, was finally “restored to competency” last October. In April, evaluators confirmed that he remained stable and competent to stand trial. Today, Monday, Aug. 26, jury selection began in the trial People of the State of Colorado v. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa in Boulder County District Court.

More than three years after the devastating King Soopers shooting, the trial of Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa began with jury selection.

08/26/2024

Boulder residents can attend a community forum on Aug. 27 to meet the finalists for police chief, with online questions being accepted.

Boulder residents can attend a community forum on Aug. 27 to meet the finalists for police chief, with online questions accepted

08/26/2024

Boulder has found a new ally in its ongoing legal battle to uphold a ban on public camping: the U.S. Supreme Court. The ban allows the city to ticket homeless people for sleeping in public spaces.

Citing the recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the city said councilmembers — not the court — should determine homelessness policies.

08/26/2024

BVSD has moved a bus stop near Gross Reservoir to a remote section of Flagstaff Road, leaving parents worried. No sidewalk, no shoulder and no cell service — it's a safety risk, they say. The change stems from a bus driver shortage, worsened by Boulder’s high housing costs. This is affecting routes districtwide.

The district has consolidated bus routes, forcing students from a mountain subdivision near Gross Reservoir to use a new, dangerous bus stop on Flagstaff Road.

08/26/2024

Boulder Reporting Lab has won 15 awards from the Colorado Press Association, including 10 first-place honors and the award for overall editorial excellence in its category. These honors recognize the reporting done in 2023, our nonprofit newsroom’s second full year of publishing.

The awards include 10 first-place honors and the award for overall editorial excellence in its category, recognizing stories published in 2023.

08/23/2024

The Boulder City Council is split on the scope and timing of a minimum wage increase for the city, balancing the need to help workers with concerns about the impact on businesses.

The Boulder City Council is divided on the scope and timing of the wage increase as they seek to help workers without straining businesses.

08/21/2024

Boulder County is not alone in its efforts to rein in oversized homes, often called "McMansions," as part of addressing surging housing costs in the Boulder area.

The proposed moratorium aims to curb the construction of oversized homes that drive up property taxes and strain resources.

08/19/2024

Boulder’s parking challenge is having too much of it, new data from the city reveals. Changes are on the way.

Boulder's parking challenge is having too much of it, new data from the city reveals. Changes are on the way.

08/19/2024

Curious about going solar in Boulder County? Learn about the new Solar Switch program to find out how you can save by installing rooftop panels on your home as part of a group.

Boulder residents can join a new group solar program, Solar Switch, to access significant discounts on rooftop solar installations, with informational sessions next week.

08/19/2024

Boulder trail runner and coach David Roche set a new course record at the Leadville 100 on Aug. 17. He completed the 100-mile race in 15 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds, breaking the previous record that stood for 19 years. The Leadville 100 is one of the nation’s oldest ultramarathons.

David Roche made history by shattering the 19-year-old Leadville 100 course record in his first-ever 100-mile race, just months after recovering from a serious bike accident.

08/16/2024

The Boulder City Council advanced November ballot measures on Aug. 15, including a proposal to close the city’s airport and another to increase city council pay.

Boulder City Council advanced ballot measures for November, including a proposal to close the city’s airport and increase council pay.

08/16/2024

Boulder County has experienced three major fires this year, leading to one death and the destruction of six homes. We spoke with the Boulder Office of Disaster Management to see how well the county’s alert systems, including BOCO Alert and BOCOInfo, handled these emergencies.

After the Stone Canyon and Lake Shore fires, Boulder Reporting Lab discussed emergency alerts with the Office of Disaster Management.

08/16/2024

Boulder residents: The federal Inflation Reduction Act provides a variety of rebates and incentives to help you electrify your home and lives. However, with the November election on the horizon, the opportunity to access these benefits could be limited.

The law offers a wide range of rebates and incentives to electrify, but the window to access them could be limited.

08/16/2024

Under the Sun Pub & Pizza is closing its doors. The beloved South Boulder spot grappled with challenges for years, worsened by Covid, including staffing shortages, rising costs and what owner Kevin Daly describes as a tough business climate in Boulder, particularly when compared to neighboring cities.

“We can’t maintain a workforce.”

Mountain Sun Pubs owner Kevin Daly cited challenges such as staffing shortages, rising costs and concerns about Boulder’s business climate.

08/14/2024

The North Foothills Bikeway, years in the making, aims to provide a safer alternative to riding on U.S. 36, one of the county’s deadliest highways for cyclists.

The path, years in the making, would provide a safer alternative to riding on U.S. 36, one of the county's deadliest highways for cyclists.

08/14/2024

A Boulder County District Court judge has ruled that the City of Boulder cannot charge fees for body camera footage of alleged officer misconduct under Colorado's police accountability law.

The order follows a lawsuit against the city for charging fees for body camera footage related to a fatal police shooting in December 2023.

08/12/2024

Eurasian watermilfoil is taking over the western coves at Boulder Reservoir, displacing native plants and putting drinking water infrastructure at risk. In response, the City of Boulder is considering using herbicide at the reservoir for the first time.

Eurasian watermilfoil threatens biodiversity and drinking water infrastructure. Herbicide will be used for the first time at Boulder Reservoir.

08/12/2024

The City of Boulder is increasing liquor law enforcement by using undercover underage volunteers to check if employees are verifying IDs. This has led to a rise in liquor license suspensions, which can harm small local businesses dependent on alcohol sales and operating on razor-thin profit margins.

The city is sending undercover underage operatives into establishments to test whether employees are checking IDs.

08/12/2024

Cyclists and advocates gathered at CU Boulder for the "Ride for Magnus" to honor the young cyclist killed by a driver last year and demand safer roads.

"We closed the Diagonal and filled it with cyclists. I think we did something special."

"We closed the Diagonal and filled it with cyclists. I think we did something special."

08/02/2024

Boulder's city clerk has ruled that the Boulder Airport Association-Save the Airport committee violated election rules on financial disclosures amid debates over closing the airport.

The ruling followed a complaint filed by proponents of proposed ballot measures to close the airport and build housing on the land.

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